- BIST10011,592-1.10%
- USD49.45+0.05%
- EUR55.62+0.37%
- GOLD4,185.10+0.10%
- INTEREST37.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN82,490+0.58%
- October 19, 202617°
- BIST10011,592-1.10%
- USD49.45+0.05%
- EUR55.62+0.37%
- GOLD4,185.10+0.10%
- INTEREST37.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN82,490+0.58%
- October 19, 202617°
R7
Russia · Health and Insurance
Mandatory health insurance, emergency assistance, pharmacies, and rules for bringing medicines for foreigners.
Topics in this section
- R7.1 Mandatory health insurance: ДМС and ОМСHealth insurance in Russia may be ОМС or ДМС depending on your status. Residence permit holders are covered by ОМС, while special rules apply to certain workers and ВКС.
- R7.2 Emergency assistance and free emergency careIn life-threatening situations in Russia, emergency healthcare and ambulances are free for foreigners as well. Call 112 or 103, provide the address clearly, and notify the Turkish consular mission in serious cases.
- R7.3 Pharmacy and rules for bringing medicines to RussiaMedicines may be brought to Russia for personal use; however, some active substances require documents, a notarized Russian translation, and a customs declaration. A Russian doctor's prescription is required for prescription medicines in Russia.
Last reviewed October 17, 2026. This content is general information, not legal advice.